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1955 1h 31m

Rio, 40 Graus

Set during an oppressively hot day in Rio de Janeiro, the film follows five young Black boys who sell peanuts to survive, moving through different parts of the city-from wealthy beachfront neighborhoods to impoverished favelas.

Directing 1

Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Director
São Paulo, Brazil

Writing 2

Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Story
São Paulo, Brazil
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Screenplay
São Paulo, Brazil